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How To Make an Acrolite Sing?
Ludwig serial numbers, right from the horses mouth. The list says 1966, not 1972. http://www.ludwig-drums.com/features/hoamld/serialnumbers.php Alwa...
13 years agoHelp Drum Identification
Any of the drums you guys have, do they have hex bolts? The hex bolt was not commonly used on musical instruments, slot head screws mostly. Square hea...
13 years agoGeorge Way Snare Drum for sale!!!
Research before you buy. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Huh? You bought it, got the seller to refund you the money AND keep the dr...
13 years agoHelp Drum Identification
Very well made. Why would you say this might be a prototype? This drum was not unusual for the time period (late 1800 to 1920). The hex head bolts hol...
13 years agoOff-Topic: Strictly For Laughs
Dude, it was funny.
13 years agoHas anyone tried to 'age' wrap?
Some companies offer a "vintage" wrap (one that has an aged look to it). None of the tricks to age wrap work. Buy a fake aged wrap or live with the ne...
13 years agoMy thrift store Ludwig
Customization is certainly possible for anything. The players back then, like now, all tweaked their drums in some way or another. This could have bee...
13 years agoMy thrift store Ludwig
Nice, but it seems to be a Frankensnare. Hoops, tunings, heads, wires are period to what they are (1875 to 1920) but the shell looks too modern, badge...
13 years agoanybody?
Do you mean Joe Cusatis's snares?
13 years agoRingos Snare
Everything was run through mixing boards, processed and reprocessed, reversed taped, etc. You won't capture that sound.
13 years agoQuestion about reinforcement ring specs
Yes, just look at the other rings on your kit and measure them and if they're ply count the layers. It's not rocket science.
13 years agoWhat the heck is this thing?
From mchair303...
13 years ago70's Premier kit
Spar poly/varnish is a good product, mostly made for exterior use (porches, boats) it has a higher UV block than interior poly/varn. Tough finish when...
13 years agoWhat the heck is this thing?
Players/builders have their own forum too! http://www.handpan.org/forum/index.php?sid=1bdacf667b6e371c3b43a9d3502135e3
13 years ago70's Premier kit
If the wrap comes off easy and there is little or no glue/tape residue, you're golden. If it's fully glued, you may want to choose to leave it as it i...
13 years ago